I have found a home in SCRABBLE. My fellow club members are my friends, and I feel very welcomed at tournaments. I would be honored to be able to give back to NASPA for this by serving on the Advisory Board.
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|class= name|'''[[Will Anderson]]'''
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My name is Will Anderson and I have been playing tournament Scrabble for eleven years. I have a unique skill set that I believe makes me a strong candidate for the AB.
First, my career as a player includes success in both the NWL and CSW lexicons, including winning the North American SCRABBLE Championship in 2017. I favor dictionary unity under the CSW lexicon, but I come from a background of extensive experience with and deep respect for both lexicons.
Second, I have served as a commentator for the North American School SCRABBLE Championship online broadcasts for five years. This experience has helped me get to know the players and coaches who have built School SCRABBLE into a thriving community. It has also greatly improved my ability to explain the appeal of SCRABBLE to potential newcomers. Articulating my passion for SCRABBLE in a clear, understandable way to newcomers to our game is a challenge I always embrace.
Third, I have extensive experience working with Hasbro and other SCRABBLE-related entities on outreach efforts and educational materials. I have always sought to be a good ambassador for the game in media interviews and promotional events. I work well in teams with others and this quality would serve me well on the AB.
Lastly, I’ve been heavily involved in online Scrabble initiatives, including offering remote commentary for past in-person events; more recently, I’ve been focused on improving my Twitch streaming channel, including developing the capability to cover online tournaments. This is especially important now in the absence of in-person SCRABBLE events.
My diverse experience within the SCRABBLEcommunity makes me an ideal candidate for the AB.
Thank you for your consideration.
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